At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate exciting events for the flour milling industry and engage with key stakeholders.
- Company: Join UK Flour Millers, a vital player in the food sector with a rich history.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for homeworking and venue visits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career growth in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of major industry events and celebrations, making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree qualified with experience in event management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
UK Flour Millers is the representative organisation for the flour milling industry in Great Britain and Ireland, and at the heart of the food sector. Flour millers run efficient businesses providing an ingredient found in 30% of supermarket foods and accounting for around 20% of dietary energy and a similar proportion of key nutrients such as protein, fibre and many minerals and vitamins.
The Events Manager position is new and critical to the coordination of events both for the members of UK Flour Millers and (for both the association and third parties) within the historic house, 21 Arlington Street. This role will be particularly important with 2027 a year in which we deliver our next UK-based convention; 2028 the year of the association’s 150-year celebrations, with associated event programme; and potentially 2030 a year in which we host the bi-annual European Flour Millers convention.
The Events Manager will report to the chief executive, have line management responsibility for the receptionist, work closely with the wider team, particularly the communications manager and admin assistant.
What skills and experience are you likely to have?
- Degree qualified
- A skilled manager of people
- Proven experience in an events, exhibitions and/or marketing role
- Strong project management skills, including delivery of large in-person events with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent written and visual communication skills
- Ability to work both strategically and operationally
- Confident managing external suppliers and budgets
- Detail orientated and insightful, able to see the implications of specific developments
- An experienced administrator
- Dogged and determined to see events and initiatives to their conclusion
- Flexible in working as part of a small trade association
What you can expect to be doing
- Delivering key events including the annual reception and the bi-annual convention, working with various suppliers from caterers to AV teams, plus speakers and sponsors.
- Managing UK Flour Millers’ involvement with the European Flour Millers’ Congress, on alternate years.
- Principal liaison with UK Flour Millers’ president, covering events programme and arranging Convention in line with their priorities.
- Lead for activities of the strategically important Development Group, convening their meetings, planning and delivering their programme.
- Principal contact for managing relations to all member and associate member enquiries.
- Cover for website updates, as needed.
- Every two years, running the Rice Symposium, which brings together members to hear from industry experts. Duties include securing the venue, making all arrangements and management on site through the day.
- Critical interfaces are working to support the chief executive in running the association, working with other UK Flour Millers’ team members and the flour miller members.
- Attending meetings and reporting to the executive board.
- Liaison with Mills Archive Trust, working alongside the communications manager.
- Supporting the smooth running of the association, providing the essential admin support and office management, potentially including employment contracts, etc.
Key deliverables in role
- High quality events which at least break even, ideally making a financial return to the association.
- Liaising with members and associates to ensure engagement and satisfaction with association events and other activities.
How will it work?
This is a part-time post. Our office is in central London; as it is a part time role, expect to have a mix of locations with bias towards office, alongside venue visits, event delivery; an element of homeworking will be available as needed, in line with business needs. There will be periodic requirement for out of hours working to support event delivery.
How to apply
Please apply in writing with CV and covering letter setting out why you are well suited to the role, to Alistair Gale, chief executive, (alistair.gale@ukflourmillers.org) by Friday, 17 July 2026.
Further Information
Further information about the association can be found on our websites.
Event Manager in London employer: UK Flour Millers
UK Flour Millers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where you can play a pivotal role in shaping significant industry events. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, we provide opportunities for growth within a supportive team culture, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful. Join us to be part of a historic association that not only celebrates the flour milling industry but also fosters meaningful connections and professional advancement.
